Moong dal pairs well with gourds: my much-clicked recipe of ridge gourd moong dal is ample proof of that. This recipe combines moong dal with another similar gourd – the zucchini – with some green leafy goodness added to the mix. It’s homey, light and lemony, the kind that inspires coinages such as “comfort food”.
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Mooli Fry: Masala-Coated Fried Radish
"Cannot handle the pungency of radish" – is that your rationale for staying away from radish-based curries? I know how you feel. Once upon a time, I was you. Till I discovered tricks to tame the mighty mooli. May I gently recommend to you my mooli fry recipe. With steps calculated to reduce the sharpness of radish, mooli fry presents to you this root veggie in its mildest form.
Dahi Wali Lauki: Bottle Gourd Yogurt Curry
Of late I have been on the lookout for recipes that would put my stock of fennel seeds to good use. I also intend not to restock tomatoes till their price subsides to non-crazy level. My quest came to a satisfying end with this recipe for dahi wali lauki. Easy on the pocket , great to taste, fennel flavored, and no tomatoes.
Indian-Style Zucchini: Zucchini with Coriander Lemon Dressing
Wondering what to do with zucchini in Indian cooking? Here’s your answer! With each bite, dhania nimbu wali zucchini delivers a delightful lemony jolt to the senses. Green, light and tangy, with a quick tadka of Indian spices, this zucchini side dish is summer exemplified.
Raw Mango Mint Chutney
Raw mango mint chutney (traditionally “aam pudina chutney”) is a tasty tangy herby condiment served with Indian meals or as a sandwich spread for breakfast. This chutney combines the cooling properties of raw mango (kaccha aam) and mint leaves (pudina), with some coriander leaves (dhania) thrown in. When summer approaches and raw seasonal mangoes abound, this chutney is a lovely treat.
Spicy Long Green Eggplant and Onion Sabzi
In this green eggplant (brinjal/baingan) and onion sabzi, the long and slender green eggplant is combined with the heat of green chilies, the earthiness of coriander and the sweetness of browned onions.
Sattu Jaljeera: Traditional, Low-Cost Indian Superfood Drink
Sattu, or roasted gram flour, was once a little-known staple of rural Bihar. Not anymore. With more awareness of sattu’s nutritive profile – low glycemic index, fiber-dense, low sodium – “poor man’s protein” sattu is now hailed as a superfood.
Is there a delight greater than discovering that tasty comfort food is also extremely healthy, and that extremely healthy is also extremely affordable?
This sattu jaljeera drink combines sattu with jaljeera (cumin-based spice). It is really quick to put together and needs no cooking or fancy processing equipment. A great choice for “shortcut” breakfast or post-workout drink.